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GY56 BUV

2006 Subaru Forester

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

135,134 mi
Last recorded135,134 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Subaru Forester82,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 BUV
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 135,134 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 125,640 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 112,922 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 112,806 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not able to use (7.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front headlamp wash not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and has sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front sidelight flashing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 103,086 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 96,797 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust and mount corroded at rear

slight bind on offside front wheel/brake

Pass 21 Dec 2015 94,523 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 16 Dec 2014 89,207 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,897 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 71,431 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,214 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,893 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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GY56 BUV is a 2006 Subaru Forester in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2006 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 82,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY56 BUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 20 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GY56 BUV is a 2006 Subaru Forester, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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